MONTEBELLO, CA — Tascam (www.tascam.com) has introduced a new product that’s designed to bring out the power and performance of a user’s iPad and iPhone recording apps. The iXR USB audio/MIDI interface is a PC/Mac USB audio interface that also delivers direct connectivity to an iPhone or iPad via the standard iOS Lightning or 30-pin connector, without the need for special adapters or flimsy mini-plugs.
The iXR features two of Tascam’s Ultra-HDDA mic preamps with phantom power, mic and instrument-level inputs, zero-latency monitoring, MIDI in and out, and support for up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. With balanced stereo outputs, the iXR is also well suited to serve as a bridge between an iPad and a professional quality concert sound system.
Recording to your iOS device just got easier. Bundled with Cubase LE for Mac and Windows, as well as Cubasis LE for iOS, the iXR can also act as the centerpiece of a digital recording system. Users can enjoy the portability of app-based recording and the power of desktop audio production in equal measure. Simply connect a microphone or instrument and record vocals and live instruments directly to your iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with zero-latency direct monitoring.
"Tascam created the Portastudio multitrack experience, and we've continued to perfect it," comments Jim Mack, Tascam’s executive vice president. "Today's artist has a wealth of different musical resources at their fingertips, and the iXR is the first interface of its kind that ties them all together."
The iXR is will be available soon for an MSRP of $259.99 and a street price of $159.99.